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Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,053 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (2,694 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (1,515 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.63 (587 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (1,056 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (1,095 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (1,868 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (1,215 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.59 (934 ₦) | 782 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (736 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,435 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.47 (529 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (668 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,298 (467,388 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $753 (270,999 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (55,840 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $862 (310,281 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $558 (200,872 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (53,260 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $37 (13,406 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (115,953 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (40,442 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,397 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,454 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (18,080 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (19,531 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (34,966 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (37,468 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,524 (9,548,640 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (275 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (17,199 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,297 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (5,078 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (14,093 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,482 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (1,101 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.44 (1,239 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (1,146 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (625 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (4,532 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (16,411 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,530 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (30,256 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (34,527 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,109 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (1,105 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (1,132 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $402 (144,859 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (200 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (16,117 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,319 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 615% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria
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